| |  | | | Travel stories from Santa | Collection of 15 travel stories from Santa, Cameroon. Written by your friends on the road. | |
| | | | | |  | Finale
2009-10-01, Santa, Cameroon. By: ebjornson | |
As I’d noted in my last journal entry back in July, I planned to return to Cameroon for another six months, taking on a new placement in Bamenda this time. I spent the month of August in Canada, pol... |
| | | | | …some more randomness from Cameroon…
2009-07-16, Santa, Cameroon. By: ebjornson | |
...in no particular order...
BIRTH & MORTALITY
On occasion, we’ll read about life expectancy, birth and mortality rates, and note how dramatic the differences between the developing and develo... |
| | | | | Play safe, baby
2009-07-03, Santa, Cameroon. By: ebjornson | | Sorry, it’s been a while since my last journal entry. I actually wrote something a while ago about security, safety, jungle justice, and theft in general, but just couldn’t bring myself to upload it. ... |
| | | |  | Fifteen Random Ponderings from Cameroon
2009-05-09, Santa, Cameroon. By: ebjornson | |
I have an idea. My journal entries endeavour to encompass a combination of serious stuff and (attempts at) humour. In that light, to assist you in differentiating between the two, what I’ll do is, e... |
| | | | | Booze and food (mostly booze, really) in Cameroon
2009-04-25, Santa, Cameroon. By: ebjornson | | You know, I always thought parentheses were the same thing as quotation marks, but it turns out they are actually brackets. That means I already made my foray into the world of parentheses in my last ... |
| | | | | My Journey to the Great, Sandy North
2009-04-03, Santa, Cameroon. By: ebjornson | | Right. The last entry was a touch heavy, so I’ll lighten this one up. Despite the poverty and day-to-day challenges, Cameroon can be lotsa fun, with a plethora (did I say plethora? I meant to say “rea... |
| | | | | | | | | | How I Spent my Christmas Vacation by Eric Bjornson
2009-01-14, Santa, Cameroon. By: ebjornson | | I trust you all enjoyed the holiday season, wherever you were. I understand Canada was covered with snow from coast to coast, which is most unusual, but most welcome, indeed. That reminds me of a joke... |
| | | | | Happy Holidays from Cameroon
2008-12-15, Santa, Cameroon. By: ebjornson | | I need to start this entry with an apology to everyone in Foumban, Cameroon. When I downloaded my photos, I mistakenly referred to the Sultan of Foumban as a Fon. Foumban is located in the West Provin... |
| | | | | | | | | | Daily life in Cameroon
2008-10-03, Santa, Cameroon. By: ebjornson | | Q: Friggin’ hillbillies.
A: Actually, we prefer to be called “Appalachian Americans.”
That quote is courtesy of the Dukes of Hazzard movie. It’s a gem. I’ve decided to revise my selection of inspi... |
| | | | | The Wonders of Witchcraft
2008-08-01, Santa, Cameroon. By: ebjornson | | Sorry all, haven't had my camera out for a while, so no photos, but next time, I promise.
I’ve received bits of correspondence, comments, news articles, etc. from some of you with regard to the pra... |
| | | | | The Fun of Public Transport in Cameroon
2008-07-13, Santa, Cameroon. By: ebjornson | | Lately, I have found myself really missing the Canadian Accent: Avast thar, matey, ‘tas been many a day since I sank me gobbers into a fine sun-dried tomater and broccoli quiche, with a grand mug of P... |
| | | | | Some observations, quips, and blatherings
2008-06-02, Santa, Cameroon. By: ebjornson | | “There was a time I wanted to change the world. Now I just want to leave the room with some dignity.”
Thankfully, that is not a quote from a VSO volunteer here in Cameroon, but comes from a movie c... |
| | | | | Race, Religion & Politics
2008-05-08, Santa, Cameroon. By: ebjornson | | Three topics that could heat up a relationship, but out here in Cameroon, they form a lot of bonds.
HEY WHITE MAN!!
Since getting to Cameroon, I have heard that on almost a daily basis. The rea... |
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